Panasonic DMR-HST270 User manual

Getting started
Watching broadcasts
Recording
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo and Music
Network
With Other Equipment
Other functions
Setup
Reference
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
Operating Instructions
HDD Recorder
Model No. DMR-HST270
Software (Firmware) Update
To support the latest features, it’s very
important you install the latest updates
to maintain proper operation of your unit.
For details, refer to “Software
(Firmware) Update” (>50) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
until
2018/01/26
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Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on this unit.
- Use the recommended accessories.
- Do not remove covers.
- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
- Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.
- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket
outlet.
- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the
lead.
- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
- Hold onto the mains plug body when
disconnecting the plug.
- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket
outlet.
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Unit
• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as
lighted candles, on this unit.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference occurs, please increase separation
between this unit and the mobile telephone.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.
Placement
• Place this unit on an even surface.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
Safety precautions
WARNING CAUTION
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Batteries
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and may cause a fire.
- Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types at the same time.
- Do not heat or expose to flame.
- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed
to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
- Do not take apart or short circuit.
- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.
- Do not use batteries if the covering has been
peeled off.
- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use
the remote control for a long period of time.
Store in a cool, dark place.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
(Product numbers are correct as of December
2017. These may be subject to change.)
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
Insert batteries
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
Supplied accessories
Remote control (N2QAYB001077):1pc.
Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
AC mains lead: 1pc.
HDMI cable: 1pc.


R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
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Table of contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting started
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Watching broadcasts
Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording
Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Keyword Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the external HDD (USB HDD). . . . 26
Playing back video
Playing contents on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing contents on the media . . . . . . . . . 30
Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4K Networking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Editing video
Deleting/Editing programmes . . . . . . . . . . 35
Copying video
Copying programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Photo and Music
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Network
Network Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TV Anytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
With Other Equipment
Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . 49
Other functions
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . 50
Other operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setup
Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
About descriptions in these operating
instructions
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “>±±”.
• Images are for illustration purpose, contents may change
without notice.
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Unit care
• The HDD is a high precision recording
instrument and is easily susceptible to damage.
Therefore, be careful of the following points
while the unit is turned on, especially during
operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded
content may be damaged:
- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and
shock.
- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket.
• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the
recorded content cannot be recovered.
• Do not place on anything that generates heat
like a Set Top Box, etc.
When condensation occurs, without turning
the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room
temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.
1Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until
“BYE” disappears from the display.)
2Remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket.
3Move only after the unit has come to a
complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to
avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
after the unit is switched to standby mode, the
HDD continues operating for a short time.)
The registration of the USB HDD may be
cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.
You can use the USB HDD again by
re-registering, but all recorded content already on
the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the
recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.
This unit may contain private information. Before
disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the
following to delete the data:
- Format HDD (>54)
- Perform “Shipping Condition” (>59)
HDD/USB HDD handling care
• The HDD is a temporary storage device
This unit cannot save (backup) the HDD
programmes to media. You have to be very
careful when handling the unit and editing the
programme.
Setup precautions
Getting started
When moving the unit
Cleaning
• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
When requesting this unit for repair
To dispose or transfer this unit
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Main unit
• When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right
way up.
• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the
unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action
may result in loss of the media contents.
• The USB port on the front side does not support
USB HDDs. Connect a USB HDD to the USB port on the
rear side. (>26, Connecting the USB HDD)
Front
    
Pull to flip down
the front panel.
1Display (>7)
2Remote control signal sensor
• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the
unit
3Play
4Standby/on switch (Í/I)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
5USB port ( DC 5 V 500 mA)
Inserting or removing media
∫USB device
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The symbols on this product represent the following.
Display
   
 
1Drive (HDD) indicator
2Main display section indicator
• Messages and other information are
displayed. (>63)
3Timer recording indicator
• This indicator lights up when the timer
recording standby or Keyword Recording
standby is activated.
4Copying indicator
5USB port indicator
6Playback indicator
7Remote control signal indicator
8Recording indicator
• “REC” lights up while recording is in
progress.
• “1” flashes when the first timer recording
standby is activated or recording is paused,
and lights up while recording is in progress.
(In the same way as “1”, “2” lights up or
flashes for the second recording.)
Rear
 
 
1AC IN ( ) terminal (>9)
2Cooling fan
3LNB IN terminal (>9)
• Connect the satellite dish.
4USB port ( DC 5 V 500 mA)
• Connect a USB HDD to this USB port.
5HDMI terminal (>9, 10)
6LAN port
7COAXIAL terminal (>10)
• Connect a receiver etc.
AC Class II equipment (The construction of
the product is double-insulated.)
DC
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Remote Control
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
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VOL
RETURN
OPTION
DELETE
AUDIO
REC
TEXT
STTL
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INTERNET
REWIND LIVE TV
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PROG / CHECK
LAST VIEW
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


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
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1Transmit the remote control signal
• Point it at remote control signal sensor on
this unit. (>6)
2Switch the unit from on to standby mode or
vice versa
3Select channels numbers, etc./Enter numbers
or characters
4Switch to the previously watched channel
(>14)
5
Manual skip when playing back Video (MP4 etc.)
(
> 31)
-10s: Skip approx. 10 seconds backward
+60s: Skip approx. 1 minute forward
6Basic operations for recording and play,
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (>16)
7Show Information (>14, 28, 31)
8Selection/OK,
Frame-by-frame (>31)
9Show Video Menu (>27)
:Show OPTION menu (>33, 35, 42)
;Colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
(Use in accordance with instruction on the
screen.)
<Select audio (>15, 31)
=To delete unwanted recorded programmes,
timer programmes, video, photo or music
(>35)
>TV operation buttons (>13)
?Start recording (>17)
@Channel select (>14)/Change pages in the
Video Menu screen etc.
ASelect drive (HDD or USB)
BShow the Timer Recording screen (>20)
CShow NETFLIX screen (>45)
DShow the Network Service screen (>45)
EExit the menu screen
FShow the TV Guide screen (>15)
GShow the FUNCTION MENU screen (>23)
HReturn to previous screen
IShow subtitles (>14, 31)
JShow Teletext (>14)
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Connection
∫When connecting the antenna to the unit and TV with a splitter
Be sure to use an all ports power pass splitter.
• With a one port power pass splitter, the TV may not display picture or the unit may not be able to perform recording while only
either the TV or the unit is turned on.
• Before making any connections, please disconnect all the units from AC power.
(Connect the AC mains lead after making all connections.)
• When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of
power, even when the unit is in standby mode. (>67)
Basic connections
HDMI
This unit’s rear panel
Household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
AC mains lead
(supplied)
• Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
HDMI cable
(supplied)
Satellite dish
LNB IN
IN
OUT OUT
Splitter
Satellite dish
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• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not
display “ARC” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to
connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digital
audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.
• To listen to only the sound from the amplifier/receiver/sound
bar, set “Audio Output” to “Off” to turn the TV sound off.
(>56)
When this unit is connected to the network, you
can enjoy network functions (DLNA function,
Network Service, TV Anytime, etc.).
For details about connection method, refer to the
instructions supplied with the connected
equipment.
• Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when
connecting to peripheral devices.
About wireless LAN connection (>11, Easy
Network Setting)
• The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN
services.
Amplifier/receiver connections
HDMI terminal
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
HDMI cable
Amplifier/receiver/
sound bar
HDMI cable
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier/receiver/
sound bar
Coaxial cable
Network connection
After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN
connection, the network setting is needed.
(>11, Easy Network Setting)
LAN cable connection
Wireless LAN connection
Broadband
router, etc.
Internet
LAN (ethernet)
cable
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